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to rearticulate

to rearticulate

1 8.2
To fit broken bones or parts back together so they work
  • verb
  • /ˌriːɑːrˈtɪkjʊleɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : rearticular
  • After the surgery, the doctor had to rearticulate the fractured bones carefully.
  • rearticulating these bones

Examples

  • The surgeon will rearticulate the patient's shoulder after the injury.

  • Engineers had to rearticulate the parts of the machine to restore its function.

  • After the accident, doctors managed to rearticulate the broken bones successfully.

  • The doctor will rearticulate the joint during surgery.

  • They rearticulated the framework to improve stability.

  • The technician will rearticulate the mechanical parts to ensure they function smoothly.

  • To assemble the model correctly, you must rearticulate the joints as shown in the instructions.

Synonyms

to fix
vsto rearticulate
∞ 1.0

To repair something so it works again

is specifically about refitting parts to remake a joint connection
to mend
vsto rearticulate
41 1.2

Fix something that is broken or torn

is narrower, dealing with precise fitting to restore a joint
to reconstruct
vsto rearticulate
33 3.9

Build again something that was damaged or destroyed

is more specific, concentrating on refitting parts to remake a joint
to reassemble
vsto rearticulate
26 3.6

To put parts or people back together after they are separated

focuses more narrowly on fitting parts to remake a joint
to reattach
vsto rearticulate
22 3.7

Fasten something again after it comes loose

is about precisely refitting parts to restore a joint connection
to reconstitute
vsto rearticulate
18 7.0

Form something again after it has been destroyed or changed

is focused on reconnecting parts to recreate a physical joint
to recombine
vsto rearticulate
3 5.5

To join things together again after they were separated

is about precise physical joining to restore a functional joint
to restitch
vsto rearticulate
1 4.1

To sew a seam again to fix it when it comes apart

is broader, applying to mechanical or bone joints not only fabric
to recompose
vsto rearticulate
1 6.0

Arrange parts again in a new way, like a picture or song

is narrower, aiming to fit original parts back into a joint
to retighten
vsto rearticulate
1 3.5

Make bolts or screws tight again after they become loose

focuses instead on aligning and fitting parts to restore a joint
to doctor
vsto rearticulate
1 4.8

To fix something that is torn or broken

is specifically concerned with aligning parts to recreate a proper joint
to recouple
vsto rearticulate
1 5.6

Connect parts again after they have been separated

is used especially to restore a joint between connected parts
to refasten
vsto rearticulate
1 3.6

To attach something again so it stays in place

means restoring a fitted joint rather than only tightening loose parts
to reaffix
vsto rearticulate
7.2

Attach something again after it comes loose or is removed

involves precise fitting to rebuild a joint rather than general fixing
to reglue
vsto rearticulate
3.3

Stick something back together using a sticky material

emphasizes fitting or aligning parts to recreate a joint connection
to repaste
vsto rearticulate
9.0

Stick a poster or label back onto a surface with glue when it falls off

is about precisely joining parts to reform a functional joint
to restitute
vsto rearticulate
8.9

Make something like it was before or better

is specific to joining parts back together to restore a joint
to reweave
vsto rearticulate
6.2

To bring parts or people back together to make something whole again

is more narrowly about fitting parts to reestablish a joint

Antonyms

to dislocate
4 5.7

To move something from its normal place and make it stop working or fitting

How Connected

to fuse
23 4.2
to rearticulate
  • Specialized
1 8.2
to reconnect
86 3.7
to attach
459 2.5
to loosen
88 1.0
to separate
297 1.9

Surface Forms

rearticulate infinitive
rearticulated past
rearticulated past participle
rearticulating present participle
rearticulates third person singular

Morphology

rearticulate = articulate (semi-transparent) = re + articulate

Morphologically it's 're-' + 'articulate' (to join), but this anatomical/mechanical sense of 'articulate' is specialized and may be unfamiliar to many learners.

Etymology

The word rearticulate is made from re- 'again' and articulation 'a joint', like where bones meet, so it can mean to join parts or bones again.